Internal Medicine (also known as General Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, General): A medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the internal organ systems of adults.

NIH MeSH · D007388Disciplines and Occupations

Internal Medicine

Also known asGeneral Internal Medicine · Internal Medicine, General · Medicine, General Internal · Medicine, Internal

Definition

A medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the internal organ systems of adults.

MeSH classification

  • H02.403.429

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Common questions about Internal Medicine

What does Internal Medicine mean in medicine?
A medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the internal organ systems of adults. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Internal Medicine known by any other names?
Yes. Internal Medicine is also referred to as General Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, General, Medicine, General Internal, Medicine, Internal in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Internal Medicine sit in the medical classification?
Internal Medicine falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H02.403.429). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
Where can I get a plain-language explanation of Internal Medicine?
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D007388) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗